Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VAUXHALL Corsavan Mk III (D) (S07) 1.3 CDTI View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

All the parts you need to replace – Tailgate Struts for Corsavan Mk III (D) (S07) and other VAUXHALL models
Tools
Replacement: tailgate struts – VAUXHALL CORSAVAN Mk III (D). Tools you might need:
Flat Screwdriver
Hydraulic transmission jack
Replacement: tailgate struts – VAUXHALL CORSAVAN Mk III (D). Tip:
  • Right and left gas struts of the boot lid should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the right and left gas struts of the boot lid.
  • Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – VAUXHALL CORSAVAN Mk III (D).
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the boot lid.
    Step 2
    How to change Tailgate Struts on VAUXHALL CORSAVAN Mk III (D) 2006 - free PDF and video manuals
    Support the boot lid. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  2. Step 3
    How to replace VAUXHALL Corsavan Mk III (D) (S07) 1.3 CDTI 2007 Tailgate Struts - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver.
  3. Step 4
    VAUXHALL CORSAVAN Mk III (D) 1.2 2008 Tailgate Struts replacement: free workshop manuals
    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body. Use a flat screwdriver.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – VAUXHALL CORSAVAN Mk III (D). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while demounting the gas struts.
  4. Step 5
    Changing Tailgate Struts on VAUXHALL Corsavan Mk III (D) (S07) 1.2 2009 by yourself
    Remove the boot lid gas strut.
  5. Step 6
    How to remove VAUXHALL CORSA 1.3 CDTI 2010 Tailgate Struts - online easy-to-follow instructions
    Clean the mounting seats of the boot strut.
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